follow us:
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh said that Delhi may witness its first cloud seeding trial today if weather in Kanpur improves. The IIT Kanpur-developed method uses silver iodide and salts to induce rainfall, aiming to combat severe air pollution. Delhi’s AQI remains in the very poor category, prompting artificial rain efforts to improve air quality.
New Zealand women’s cricket captain and star all-rounder Sophie Devine has announced recently her retirement from international cricket amid the 2025 ICC ODI Women’s World Cup. The 36-year-old played 159 ODIs and 146 T20Is, scoring 4,279 ODI runs with nine centuries and 111 wickets, and 3,431 T20I runs with 119 wickets.
Oppo will launch its Find X9 and Find X9 Pro globally today, including in India, at 8:30 PM IST from Barcelona. Powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 chipset, both phones run ColorOS 16 on Android 16. Expected specs include up to 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, 120Hz OLED displays, triple rear cameras, and 80W fast charging support.
Global e-commerce giant Amazon has announced plans to lay off 30,000 corporate employees, starting today. The company, which employs over 1.54 million people worldwide, including warehouse staff, aims to reduce costs and address over-hiring during the peak demand of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amazon has not yet provided an official response regarding the layoffs.
As Cyclone Montha approaches the coast, the Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre has issued multiple alerts for ports across Andhra Pradesh. The 10th warning has now been issued for Kakinada Port. Authorities have urged caution, warning that winds could reach speeds of up to 120 km/h as the cyclone makes landfall, prompting safety measures and preparedness.
The spiritual tradition that began with the ‘Koti Deepotsavam’ in 2012 continues to grow each year. The 2025 Koti Deepotsav is set to be celebrated with grandeur and devotion from November 1 to 13 at NTR Stadium, Domalaguda, Hyderabad. Organizers have made all arrangements to ensure a vibrant and spiritually uplifting experience for devotees.
Hyderabad traffic police imposed restrictions from 10 AM to 4 PM today for CM Revanth Reddy’s meeting with Telugu film federation members at Police Grounds, Yousufguda. Traffic from the Maitrivanam, Jubilee Hills, and Borabanda areas will be diverted through alternate routes, including Krishna Nagar, Kalyan Nagar, and Panjagutta, to ease congestion.
The Regional Meteorological Centre has predicted that Cyclone Montha’s path may remain largely unchanged as it approaches the coast. It is expected to make landfall near Kakinada, though a slight shift toward Tuni or Narasapuram is possible. Rainfall in Tamil Nadu has decreased, while precipitation is expected to gradually increase from Ongole to Srikakulam.
Key details have emerged from the recent Kurnool private travel bus accident. At 2:45 AM, biker Shivshankar died after hitting a divider, leaving his bike in the middle of the road. At 2:55 AM, the Kaveri bus collided with it, while 19 other vehicles narrowly avoided the bike. Officials noted that moving the bike could […]
T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav revealed that Shreyas Iyer is recovering steadily in Sydney, having been moved out of the ICU. Iyer is communicating with teammates and doctors remain in close contact with the Indian squad. Praising him as a “rare talent,” Surya said with relief and humor that they’ll bring Iyer home after the series.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84625.71, down at 153.13 points or 0.18%, and the Nifty was at 25939.95, down at 26.10 points or 0.10%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.36 against the dollar.
Cyclone Montha has brought widespread rain to Rajasthan, prompting IMD alerts in 23 districts. Cities like Jaipur, Kota, and Udaipur saw 6–8°C temperature drops, with Nainwa recording four inches of rain. Unseasonal showers damaged harvested crops in several regions. Rain may persist until October 30 before clearer weather returns statewide.
The South Central Railway Zone has been placed on high alert due to Cyclone Montha. Several trains have been cancelled today, including services on the Mumbai-Vizag, Vizag-Tirupati, Vizag-Chennai, Vizag-Machilipatnam, Guntur-Rayagada, Vizag-Secunderabad routes, and AP Expresses running through the Godavari districts, as officials prioritize passenger safety.
SWEEP awareness programs were held in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills constituency to encourage voter participation. As part of the step, the balloon was released at Yusuf Guda Krishnakanth Park, displaying messages in Telugu, English, and Urdu reading “I Vote for Sure.” Citizens were urged to strengthen democracy by exercising their right to vote on polling day.
PM Modi skipped attending the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia in person due to scheduling ongoing domestic priorities. While he did not attend physically, India continued to engage virtually with ASEAN leaders, emphasizing the country’s commitment to regional cooperation, strategic MoUs, and strengthening ties in trade, security, and cultural collaboration.